House Veterans Affairs Committee Passes H.R. 1041 Restoring Gun Rights to 265,000 Veterans in 13-11 Vote Amid GOP Energy Bill

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Published May 7, 2025, 12:58 PM

The House Veterans Affairs Committee has passed the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act (H.R. 1041) with a 13-11 vote. This legislation aims to restore gun rights to approximately 264,893 veterans who were disarmed by the Department of Veterans Affairs prior to March 9, 2024, and seeks to prevent the department from disarming veterans in the future. The bill has garnered support from organizations such as the National Rifle Association and the Gun Owners of America. Concurrently, the House Natural Resources Committee is advancing a portion of the GOP's budget reconciliation bill focused on expanding oil and gas drilling on federal lands, including Alaska and the Gulf of Mexico. This energy package supports President Trump's agenda to enhance American energy dominance by mandating numerous lease sales and reducing regulatory barriers. The committee's efforts are projected to save taxpayers $18.5 billion while promoting domestic energy production and mineral resource development. House Republicans emphasize the bill's role in cutting wasteful spending and protecting essential programs, aligning with broader GOP priorities to boost energy independence and government efficiency.

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Rep. Tim Walberg

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Last night, @NatResources advanced our portion of the one big, beautiful bill that generates over $18.5 billion in savings and new revenue for the federal government. The bill also advances President Trump’s America First agenda by unleashing domestic energy production and https://t.co/8x7cZQ9VfO

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House Republicans are delivering on our promise to achieve American energy DOMINANCE! The @NatResources Committee just advanced part of our one big, beautiful bill that will: ✅Save taxpayers $18.5 BILLION ✅Lower energy costs ✅Slash red tape ✅Root out waste, fraud, and https://t.co/9D9iBfyTLY

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"[House Republicans] are committed to doing something that's never been done before, and that is garnering savings to end Washington's reckless addiction to spending." 🔥 from Chairman @RepPfluger on @MorningsMaria https://t.co/obwz7aNUk1